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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 07, 1841
Page
5
A tumult of 19th century notices covers Wood v Goodlake proceedings by Privy Council at Lord Shurst’s George Street residence, royal confirmations, and academic stipends. It also reports a murder in Porto, a suspected summary trial proposal, ship losses, Brunei and Maynooth notes, and local inquests into robberies, suicides, and a nursemaid’s death.
William Major, aged 74, was found guilty of administering poison to his son-in-law Thomas Coombs with intent to murder at Exeter assizes. The case included a second poisoning indictment against Major’s daughter Elizabeth and his granddaughter. Expert testimony spanned arsenic tests, with a dramatic sentencing to death and a later mercy recommendation.
A woman in servant costume sought work with Mrs Vickers at Hackney road and gave a false character reference. After being sent to 30 Finsbury square she robbed the house and slipped away. She later attempted another approach but was found to be unconnected with that employer and the theft occurred in the kitchen. A coroner held an inquest into a drowning death in Beer-lane.
Keeley at Exclish Opera House boosts crowds with the burletta Loan of a Lover from the Olympic stage. Mrs Waylett as Gertrude charms, with a sweet ballad encore. Kean and Tree depart for Knowles’s new play after Friday. Concerts D Erne Drury Lane feature Les Diamants, Norma melodies, and Macbeth score. Nassau balloon ascent at Vauxhall Gardens attracts mixed crowds. Ducrow’s mind and health reportedly troubled, with keeper restraint considered.
Sporting intelligence notes a large Tattersall's crowd for Goodwood racing with a quiet finale after six. Bets on Doncaster St Leger and other events show heavy wagering, including 1,500 to 100 and 12 to 1 against Hyllus Denny, and numerous long-shot odds on mares and calves.
On Saturday Uxbridge welcomed Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as their procession passed through. A fatal fight followed at the Bell Inn with John Hobbs and Thomas Tellerson leading to Tellerson’s death from a skull fracture. Hobbs was committed for trial for manslaughter and later bailed with sureties.
The Brighton Stakes of 25 subs with 100 added. Io capt Gardner’s 5 yr old wins by a head over Carlotta with a fine race. Benjamin and Exit among others unplaced. Betting quotes 5 to 2 against Carlotta 7 to 2 against Benjamin 3 to 1 against Io. The Railway Plate £50 heats at New Course won by Orella beating Defence filly and Benjamin.
The Watermen's Company recounts the Doggett bequest honoring the late Thomas Doggett with a coat and badge for top apprentices Richar Moore Robert Thomas Skinner William Hartwell Humphreys William Hawkins Free William George Hawkins and James Parsonson. A £200 South Sea Stock allocation splits among second and third places. Moore led from start, with Humphreys second, Skinner third, Parsonson fifth, after a spring tide and strong wind. Post-race dinner at Don Saltero follows.
A pamphlet by the Hon and Rev Baptist W Noel argues that repealing the corn laws will lift working people from poverty. He describes London and provincial destitution, notes Ireland’s misery, and urges dropping duties to expand trade, raise wages, and feed getters through employment.
The plantations show no notable changes as the bine remains healthy and many grounds are coming into burr rapidly. If warm weather continues, planters may confidently anticipate a good crop.
A Monday display led by M. Delafontaine showcased mesmerism with a sleeping subject, a Cambridge pair of students, and a medical observer from St Bartholomew's. Experiences included catalepsy, blood loss, and varying sensations, while commentary questioned imposture and highlighted neurophysiological explanations and the limits of magnetism.
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